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NCC1634 Marketing Support Children's Social and Education

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed a contract titled "NCC1634 Marketing Support Children's Social and Education," focusing on marketing and PR support in the public sector, specifically within the children's social and education services. The procurement process, which was open and below threshold, targeted services within the marketing and adult education industries. The award was made to Riot Marketing, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), located in Morpeth, UK. The contract, with a total gross value of £88,320, covers the period from 15th December 2025 to 15th December 2027. The procurement method facilitated open competition and allowed electronic submissions.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses proficient in marketing, especially those with experience in educational services. Companies capable of developing strategic and engaging content to enhance brand visibility would be well-suited to such opportunities. SMEs, particularly those skilled in publicising educational services, have the potential to expand their portfolio by aligning with governmental initiatives aimed at attracting learners through innovative marketing strategies. The project had an emphasis on quality, accounting for 80% of the award criteria, with the remaining 20% focusing on price, indicating a strong preference for expert content delivery over cost.

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Notice Title

NCC1634 Marketing Support Children's Social and Education

Notice Description

NCC are seeking specialist marketing and PR support with a knowledge of post 16 education, including an understanding of the cycle of recruitment that occurs in a post 16 environment for young people, adults and apprentices. We would expect that their strategy and planning support will help us to understand our current position, where we aspire to be and how that can be achieved. Being specialists in establishing an engaging tone of voice, they will be able to effectively publicise our brand and support us to extend our reach via carefully curated content, including articles, news releases, website content, and copy for advertising materials. A key output will to ensure that Northumberland Council are able to attract learners to benefit from the services provided by Northumberland Skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ff2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081193-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£73,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graeme.hayes@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIOT MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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